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T-shirts are a staple clothing item in many closets and provide an opportunity for anyone with a business mindset to earn a considerable amount of money. Designers constantly introduce elements to make the basic T-shirt appear new and interesting, including rhinestones. Rhinestones look like precious jewels and can make regular T-shirts look glamorous. This also increases the value of the shirts and the income potential for the business owner. Entrepreneurs do not need special skills to enter the rhinestone T-shirt industry and can start a business with a modest investment.

1. Obtain the items necessary for your business, such as T-shirts and rhinestone design equipment. If you wish to start your business on a small scale with a modest budget, you can purchase rhinestone transfers and rhinestones. Purchase a rhinestone system if you wish to produce T-shirts on a large scale and prefer to create your own designs and templates. These systems include everything you need for your business, such as rhinestone design software, a heat press, template material and supplies and a vinyl cutter. Some producers also provide a training class for new owners to learn how to use the equipment, create attractive designs and sell their products.

2. Design images for the T-shirts if you have a rhinestone system. Use the rhinestone design software included in your system and print the design onto the template material. Cut out the design with the vinyl cutter.

3. Create your rhinestone T-shirts. The process involves pressing the design on the template to the T-shirt and applying the rhinestones onto the design.

4. Create an e-commerce website for your T-shirt business and upload pictures of your products. Include helpful information such as the available colors for each design, available sizes and prices. If you are not ready for a personal website, you may create a store on marketplace websites such as Etsy or auction sites that include eBay. You can also sell your T-shirts from a physical store or at local events, including craft shows and concerts.

5. Advertise your T-shirts with as many resources as possible. For instance, talk to people you meet and show samples of your shirts, create a business page on social networking websites and email newsletters for your website.

About the Author

Tina Amo has been writing business-related content since 2006. Her articles appear on various well-known websites. Amo holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration with a concentration in information systems.